AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat & Medicines in Austria: Austria’s pharmacists are urging people to store medicines correctly during hot spells, noting that “just put everything in the fridge” can be wrong because each drug has its own storage rules (often up to 25°C). EU Packaging Health Rules: New EU rules start Wednesday to limit PFAS “forever chemicals” in food-contact packaging, aiming to reduce long-term health risks from persistent chemicals. Gut Health Research: A ZOE BIOME randomized trial in the British Journal of Nutrition found a 30-ingredient whole-food plant blend shifted gut bacteria in healthy adults over six weeks, compared with a probiotic capsule or control. Neurology Prognosis: Austrian-Italian researchers developed the ACARD score to better predict 30-day death risk after nonhypoxic status epilepticus, using five simple clinical factors. Neonatal Lung Follow-up: A study of Austrian very preterm children found nearly one third had abnormal pulmonary findings at preschool age, with higher bronchodilator response and more respiratory issues. Diabetes Cell Therapy Collaboration: Austrianova/Insulinova announced a research and option agreement with Milan’s San Raffaele Hospital to advance encapsulated cell therapy for type 1 and insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes. Vienna Public Safety Update: Vienna police say there’s no indication of a criminal offense in the disappearance of Mali Yahalomi and her daughter Liel, while inquiries with hospitals continue. Wellness Tourism: Hotel Lürzerhof reopened after a €10m upgrade, adding a rooftop adults-only infinity pool and expanding spa space to 4,500m².
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